NFL icon JJ Watt dresses up as MILKMAN to launch Burnley’s new kit as Jimmy Anderson & Jordan North make bizarre cameos

NFL legend JJ Watt dressed up as a MILKMAN to launch Burnley’s stunning new away kit. The former Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals superstar turned Clarets co-owner spent two years personally designing the cream strip. NFL icon JJ Watt dressed up as a milkman to launch Burnley’s new away kit Credit: Burnley FC The stunning cream kit was personally designed by the star Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk He drove a traditional milk float around Lancashire in a hilarious campaign video to reveal the kit. The giant 6ft 5in star squeezed into the tiny vehicle to hand-deliver shirts to famous fans. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! Cricket legend Sir Jimmy Anderson, DJ Jordan North, and Bank of Dave star Dave Fishwick all make cameos. Explaining his hands-on role, Watt said: “I didn’t want this to be just another football shirt. I wanted something quintessentially Burnley. “Every decision we made started with one question: are we doing the supporters of this club proud?” Clarets supporters are already going wild over the nostalgic design. Desperate fans formed massive queues outside the club shop from 7am today to grab the new top. The sleek cream kit features claret shorts and retro cream socks, inspired by the town’s heritage. Most read in Sport CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Watt even got stuck in with some milkman’s duties alongside his own branded milk float Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk Crucially, it marks the return of Burnley’s iconic shield crest—a fan favorite last worn in 2009. On bringing back the badge, Watt said: “Bringing back this iconic crest was extremely important to me because of how much it means to supporters.” He insisted: “This shirt belongs to the people of Burnley, and I hope they see how much care went into every detail.” The jersey even features subtle stonework patterns inspired by Gawthorpe Hall, home of the club’s training ground. The kit has gone down a treat with Burnley fans Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk Inside the neck, vintage typography pays homage to Burnley matchday programmes from the 1960s and 70s. The video follows the American superstar driving past local landmarks, including the famous Singing Ringing Tree. Supporters on social media are already hailing the cream kit as one of the best launched in English football this summer. Comment now